Homemade Souplantation Broccoli Salad Recipe Secrets
This Souplantation Broccoli Salad Recipe features fresh broccoli, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, sunflower seeds, and raisins, all tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing. It's a quick and easy side dish inspired by the classic Broccoli Salad from Souplantation.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- No separate cook time
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 cups of fresh broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup of red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup of cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup of raisins or dried cranberries
- 1 cup of mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Start by washing the fresh broccoli florets thoroughly. Chop them into bite-sized pieces to ensure they're easy to eat and blend well with the other ingredients
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, shredded cheddar cheese, finely diced red onion, crumbled bacon, sunflower seeds, and raisins or dried cranberries. Toss everything together to ensure even distribution
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix until the dressing is smooth and creamy
- 4
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and stir well to coat all the ingredients. Make sure every piece of broccoli is covered with the delicious dressing. Once mixed, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.